Several start-ups are cultivating seaweed to remove atmospheric CO2 as a natural climate solution. While promising, this large-scale seaweed growth may disrupt ocean nutrient levels. Such changes can negatively impact other marine processes that naturally absorb CO2, creating concerns about unintended environmental consequences.
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Seaweed-based CO2 Removal May Disrupt Ocean Nutrient Balance
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“Start-ups growing seaweed to capture CO2 risk altering ocean nutrients, potentially harming natural carbon absorption processes.”
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